Vice-President (Research)

Job Posting Details

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is a world-renowned international research university. The Ministry of Education of People's Republic of China officially approved the preparatory status of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) (HKUST (GZ)) in September 2019. The Guangzhou campus covers 1.13 square kilometres and the first phase of construction is expected to be completed in 2022. At steady state, the number of undergraduate and postgraduate students will reach a total of 10,000. The intended areas of focus in the GZ Campus will be thematic and cross-disciplinary in nature, synergistic with HKUST without overlapping academic degrees or structures. Four Academic Hubs (equivalent to schools) with 16 Thrust Areas (equivalent to departments) are now in place.

HKUST(GZ) is seeking applications and nominations for the position of Vice-President for Research (VPR). Reporting to and working closely with the President as part of the senior leadership team, major areas of responsibilities of the VPR include but are not limited to:

• providing the overall leadership and strategic development of university-wide research agenda and overseeing related research institutes and centers;
• working closely with the senior management team and the University community at large to provide leadership in research by encouraging and facilitating research and engagement among faculty and students,
• developing and facilitating directions and scopes for research in Guangzhou campus while creating synergies in research between the Clear Water Bay and Guangzhou campuses;
• responsible for leading the university’s strategic plan and application of research funding opportunities with special focus on various Mainland government funding schemes from national to local levels.
• serving as a member of the University’s senior management team to advance the overall well-being and to address any particular challenges and risks faced by HKUST(GZ).

The VPR is expected to be a well-recognized researcher with international standing, high academic qualifications and a record of outstanding contributions to scholarship with evidence of research impact; together with vision, energy and commitment as well as substantial administrative experiences in leading the University’s research activities to the next level of excellence.

Terms & Applications/Nominations

The post of VPR is a full-time appointment, normally for an initial term of 5 years, and renewable subject to mutual agreement. Competitive remuneration and generous fringe benefits, including housing where appropriate, will be provided.

Applications should consist of a covering letter and a full Curriculum Vitae which include narrative detailing the nature and responsibilities of senior posts held.

To apply, or to download further information about the role, please visit https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/ quoting reference number 5884.

Applications and nominations may also be directed in confidence to Mr Kieran Pollentine by email kieran.pollentine@perrettlaver.com. Review of candidates will begin shortly and continue until the position is filled. 

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) is committed to diversity in recruitment and equal opportunity employment.
 

(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.  All application materials including publication samples and scholarly/creative works will be disposed of after the completion of the recruitment exercise.)

职务详述

香港科技大学（HKUST）是一所世界知名的国际研究型大学。2019年9月，中华人民共和国教育部正式批准香港科技大学（广州）(HKUST（GZ))的筹建。广州校园占地1.13平方公里，校园建设一期工程预计将于2022年完工。在稳定发展的状态下，本科生和研究生的总人数将达到10,000人。广州校园计划发展的重点领域将是专题性和跨学科教育，并与香港科技大学协同、合作，以免出现学科专业设置或学术结构的重叠。目前已设有四个学术枢纽（相当于学院）和16个学域（相当于系）。

香港科技大学（广州）诚聘副校长（科研）（VPR）一职，欢迎各位英才申请和推荐。作为高级领导团队的一员，副校长（科研）将向校长汇报工作并与之密切合作，其主要工作职责包括但不限于：

• 负责领导大学的研究议程及其战略发展，并监督相关的研究所和研究中心； 与高级管理团队和整个大学社区密切合作，引领、鼓励和促进师生参与科研活动； 发展和促进广州校园的研究方向和范围，促进清水湾校园和广州校园在研究领域的协同与合作； 负责制定、领导科研的战略计划及落实，尤其是从国家到地方的各级政府科研项目经费的申请； 担任大学高层管理团队的一员，促进大学的整体利益及应对大学面临的挑战和风险。

我们期望您是一位受到国际学术界高度认可的科研工作者，具备优秀的学术水平及杰出的学术贡献和研究影响力；同时远见卓识、精力充沛、尽心尽力，以及丰富的行政管理经验，能领导大学的研究活动达到新的卓越水平。

任期、申请或自荐

副校长（研究发展）一职为全职聘任，初任期通常为5年，双方协商同意后，可以续聘。我们将提供富有竞争力的薪酬和包括住房在内的丰厚的福利。

如您期望申请或自荐, 请将完整简历以邮件形式发送至：Mr Kieran Pollentine (kieran.pollentine@perrettlaver.com)。简历筛选将很快开始，直到职位招满为止

(申请人提供的信息将用于招聘和其他与就业有关的目的。所有的申请材料，包括出版物样本和学术/创作作品，都将在招聘工作结束后予以处理。)